When Rafael Regan was adopted from Paraguay, he got more relatives than his two new dads. But it’s never been a struggle to relate to his Chinese and white families, or connect to his South American roots.

Walkin’ and chalkin’, that was what we did. Roaming the streets of Brooklyn, a couple of chalk sticks in my hand, I made primitive sketches on sidewalks, fire hydrants, and the occasional garage door, while Grandpa ambled nearby ...

All last year, our neighbor delivered his toddler daughter to our house several afternoons each week. My partner or I would knock off work early and settle in with Lesley, among piles of wooden blocks, picture books, and Lincoln Logs ...

Ever
since I was a teenager, I’ve questioned the world around me—everything
from our car-based culture and corporate food system to my intimate
relationships. How can my personal life reflect my political
beliefs—autonomy, transparency, respect?